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Matti Pellonpää was born on 28 March 1951 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Night on Earth (1991), The Bohemian Life (1992) and Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990). He died on 13 July 1995 in Vaasa, Finland.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Markku Peltola was born on 12 July 1956 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and composer, known for The Man Without a Past (2002), Private Eye Vares (2004) and Juha (1999). He died on 31 December 2007 in Kangasala, Finland.- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Mikko Niskanen (1929-1990) was a Finnish film director, writer, producer and actor. He started his directing career in 1962 after studying film making in Moscow. His first feature film Pojat (1962) was a proof of his talent and earned him a Jussi Award for directing. During the next 12 months he also directed movies Sissit (1963) - which he won an Jussi Award for directing also - and Hopeaa rajan takaa (1963). All of these three movies were war-themed.
During the next few years he worked for TV, but returned to film industry in 1966 with his film Käpy selän alla (1966). The film became a huge success with 700,000 tickets sold to screenings. The film stays in Finnish film industry as 12th highest grossing Finnish film of the history. It was also sold to several different countries. Niskanen won a Jussi for directing.
His next two films Lapualaismorsian (1967) and Asfalttilampaat (1968) weren't so well received, but earned him a Jussi for directing the first one. In early 1970s he directed The Song of the Blood-Red Flower (1971) which was everything but a success.
He made his comeback with Eight Fatal Shots (1972) which was originally produced for TV. 5-hour movie was eventually cut to a little over two hours for a theatrical release. The film earned him two Jussis; one for directing, another one for best leading role.
Niskanen never had the same success that he had with Kahdeksan surmanluotia (1972). His other films of 1970s didn't turn to box office hits or award winners. In the 1980s he received his sixth and last Jussi for directing for his film Ajolähtö (1982). After it, he directed also two films based on popular novels; Elämän vonkamies (1986) and Lumberjacking (1988) before his death in 1990.- Actor
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Tony Halme was born on 6 January 1963 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Shadow Warriors (1995) and American Tigers (1996). He was married to Katja Talus. He died on 8 January 2010 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Director
- Soundtrack
Emmi Jurkka was born on 21 April 1899 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress and director, known for Kun on tunteet (1954), Teatterituokio (1962) and Rosvo Roope (1949). She was married to Eino Jurkka. She died on 17 October 1990 in Helsinki, Finland.- Director
- Editor
- Writer
Valentin Vaala (1909-1976) was a prolific and highly successful craftsman of the more commercial Finnish cinema that followed a period of political controversy in the 1930s, and one of war followed by subservience to the USSR in the 1940s.He specialized in sophisticated comedies in the style of Clair or Lubitsch, with happy endings where marriage and inheritance are preserved and family and community duties are paid attention to. He was known for his ability to cast actresses in suitable roles, such as a country girl coming to the city for a career and husband, or an older woman in a melodrama of class conflict and unrequited love. Though these works were not known in the US, several were later exhibited in a series, Baby It's Cold Outside, in the spring of 1998 at New York City's prestigious Museum of Modern Art.- Actor
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- Music Department
Vesa-Matti Loiri created a significant career in Finland as an actor, singer, writer and sportsman.
Loiri's career in movies started in 1962. He had a leading role in Mikko Niskanen's film Pojat (1962), which brought him a Diplomat of Merit at the Jussi Awards (the Finnish Oscars). After the film he didn't return to films until the late 1960s, playing mainly comedy roles.
In the 1970s, his films were often the highest grossing films of the year and he became "the only Finnish film star", as Academy Award winner Jörn Donner said. Loiri mostly worked with Spede Pasanen who wrote and produced most of Loiri's biggest films. Loiri's portrayal of Uuno Turhapuro, a lazy married man, in Spede show (1968), was the start of the longest running film series in the history of Finnish cinema. He starred as Uuno Turhapuro in 19 successful movies.
Loiri became also a star as a singer in the late 1970s. His album "Eino Leino", songs based on poems by Eino Leino, was released in 1978 and it became the 2nd highest selling album in the history. Loiri recorded several albums, most earning Gold or Platinum awards.
He won several awards for his work in films, TV and music business. In Brussels, at the Festival International du Film Indépendent, in 2003, he was awarded for his role in Pahat pojat (2003). He also won two Jussi Awards for his acting roles plus three special Jussi Awards and several Telvis Awards for his TV work. In music, 10 of his albums won Gold or Platinum.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anneli Sauli was born on 6 August 1932 in Pyhäjoki, Finland. She was an actress, known for The Restless Night (1958), Kohtaamisia (2009) and Moonwolf (1959). She was married to Jaakko Pakkasvirta and Åke Lindman. She died on 15 March 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Matti Ranin was born on 21 November 1926 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962), Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Vuokko Laakso and Irja Ranin. He died on 24 November 2013 in Helsinki, Finland.- Turo Pajala was born on 16 November 1955 in Joutseno, Finland. He was an actor, known for Ariel (1988), Hamlet Goes Business (1987) and Pakanamaan kartta (1991). He died on 28 February 2007 in Lappeenranta, Finland.
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- Soundtrack
Sirkka Sipilä was born on 1 May 1920 in Jurva, Finland. She was an actress, known for Onnellinen ministeri (1941), Sisulla ja sydämellä (1947) and Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi (1943). She died on 29 December 1964 in Imatra, Finland.- Director
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Risto Jarva was one of the main characters in the so called "Finnish New Wave cinema" along with Mikko Niskanen, Jaakko Pakkasvirta and Erkko Kivikoski. As a boy he was interested in photography and later on a pastor in a local parish introduced him to cine-camera-filming.
In his early twenties Jarva started to study chemistry in Helsinki Polytecnic. At the same time he made his first short films. In the beginning of the sixties Jarva founded his Production Company Filminor together with Jaakko Pakkasvirta. They directed their first film together. Yö vai päivä (1962) was a comedy about Finnish tradition and it was meant to be distributed to abroad. But that attempt, however, failed.
Jarva's second film Onnenpeli (1965) was also a comedy. But in the late of the sixties Jarva began to make films about social issues. Films like Työmiehen päiväkirja (1967), Ruusujen aika (1969), Bensaa suonissa (1970) and Kun taivas putoaa...(1972) dealt with themes such as working-class, traffic-culture, politics, private enterprise and future conditions in Finland.
After his social movies Jarva started to make comedies. One of the reasons for this was the bad financial situation of Filminor. They though that comedies would make their situation better. Which they did. Mies, joka ei osannut sanoa EI (1975) and Loma (1976) were both huge successes. Jarva's next film was Jäniksen vuosi (1977), which was a combination of comedy and social issues. The film got good reviews and did a fine job at the box office. Many critics have often considered Jäniksen vuosi (1977) Jarva's most important film. Unfortunately Jarva died in a car crash when he was returning home from his film's VIP-screening.- Irma Seikkula was born on 14 May 1914 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Juurakon Hulda (1937), Pretty Good for a Human (1977) and Juha (1937). She was married to Toivo Mäkelä. She died on 8 July 2001 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Maria Aro was born on 8 April 1942 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Taivaan ja talojen välillä (1965), Pelon talo (1966) and Joulukalenteri (2001). She was married to Tapio Parkkinen. She died on 9 April 2024 in Tampere, Finland.
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- Writer
Jörn Donner grew up in a Swedish-speaking family belonging to the Finnish upper class. Already as a student he had radical leftist ideas displayed in magazines and newspapers. His first novel appeared in 1951 when Donner was only 18 years old. He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1959. In 1961 Donner moved to Sweden when the daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" hired him as a film critic. He returned to his home country in 1967. During his stay in Sweden he also directed his first feature film, "A Sunday in September". He temporarily returned to Sweden in the 1970s to head the Swedish Film Institute. Again, Donner returned to his home country after a while.
Donner is best known for his work as an author. He has written several novels. He was awarded the Finlandia Prize in Literature in 1985 for "Father and Son". During the years he has also written many columns for large news papers in Finland.
After his directorial debut in 1963 Donner continued to work in film, mainly as a producer. He formed his own production company Jörn Donner Productions in 1960. He produced Ingmar Bergman's critically acclaimed "Fanny and Alexander" in 1982 and is thereby the first Finn ever to receive an Academy Award.
Ever since his early years as a student and struggling writer Donner has had an interest in politics. He has been a Member of Parliament in Finland and also an European MP. After successfully supporting Social Democrat Ahtisaari's presidential campaign in 1994 he was appointed Finnish consul to Los Angeles. Donner soon returned back to Finland. In 2003 Donner failed to return to politics when he did not get elected in the Finnish parliamentary election.
After a few years in the small town of Ekenäs, Finland Donner has returned to live in the nation's capital where he works as an independent writer, columinst and film producer.- Actress
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Regina Linnanheimo was one of the most luminous stars of Finnish cinema during its golden age of 1930-50's. She was also one the few actresses who worked almost exclusively for film industry and not for theatre or radio. She is mostly known for her roles in romantic and historical period melodramas which were hugely successful at the box office of Finland at the time.On the other hand, Linnanheimo showcased her tendencies for darker undertones in several Teuvo Tulio films after she left Suomi-Filmi production company in the mid 1940's.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Edvin Laine was born on 13 July 1905 in Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland]. He was a director and actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Niskavuoren Heta (1952). He was married to Mirjam Novero and Martta Parkkonen. He died on 18 November 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.- Writer
- Art Department
- Cinematographer
Tove Jansson was born on 9 August 1914 in Helsinki, Finland. She was a writer and cinematographer, known for The Summer Book, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (2024) and Mûmin (1969). She died on 27 June 2001 in Helsinki, Finland.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish classical composer, one of the last composers of the Romantic-era (c. 1800-1910) in classical music. His works were often inspired by nature, by Nordic mythology, and by the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala" (1849). Sibelius completed most of his major works between the 1890s and 1926. He lived in semi-retirement from 1926 to his death in 1957, only completing a few works during these 30 years. Having completed 7 notable symphonies, Sibelius spend nearly 15 years working on an unfinished 8th symphony, He abandoned this effort in 1938, and only short manuscript sketches have survived from this work.
In December 1865, Sibelius was born in the city of Hameenlinna. The city is named after Hame Castle, which is located there. At the time of Sibelius' birth, the city was part of the Grand Duchy of Finland, an autonomous region of the Russian Empire. His parents were the physician Christian Gustaf Sibelius and his wife Maria Charlotta Sibelius Borg. The family name Sibelius derived from the Sibbe estate in Eastern Uusimaa, which belonged to his paternal ancestors.
In 1868, Christian Sibelius died due to typhoid fever. He left substantial debts to his family. His widow sold their property, and then started living with her own widowed mother, Katarina Borg. Sibelius was primarily raised by his mother and his maternal grandfather, having few contacts with male relatives. The exception was his uncle Pehr Ferdinand Sibelius, an amateur violinist. Pehr encouraged his nephew's interest in music, and served as a surrogate father to him. In 1875, Pehr brought a violin as a gift for his nephew.
Sibelius received piano lessons from an aunt during his childhood, but preferred to play the violin. During his childhood and adolescence, Sibelius performed in various musical trios and quartets with his siblings and a number of neighbors. In 1881, Sibelius composed one of his earliest works, the short pizzicato piece "Vattendroppar" (Water Drops) for violin and cello. That same year, he started receiving violin lessons from the local bandmaster Gustaf Levander.
Sibelius graduated from a secondary school in 1885, after repeating a year due to poor grades. He was thought to be an absent-minded pupil, whose only notable skills were in the subjects of mathematics and botany. Following his graduation, Sibelius briefly studied law at the Imperial Alexander University in Finland. He was more interested in a music education, so he soon transferred to the Helsinki Music Institute (which was later renamed to the Sibelius Academy in his honor).
In the Institute, Sibelius received his first formal lessons in composition. He befriended his young teacher Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) and several of his classmates. He also befriended Aino Jarnefelt (1871-1969), the sister of a classmate. He soon started courting Aino, and they eventually married each other in 1892.
Sibelius graduated from the Institute in 1889, and then continued his musical studies in Berlin and Vienna. While living in Vienna, Sibelius started working on the symphonic poem "Kullervo " (1892). It was an adaptation of a section of the "Kalevala", about a suicidal tragic hero, and his failed efforts at seeking redemption for a crime. The completed poem was the breakthrough hit in Sibelius' career. Sibelius was praised by critics for the "confidence and inventiveness of his writing", and for successfully evoking "the melody and rhythm of Finnic rune singing".
From 1892 onward, Sibelius was primarily interested in composing orchestral music. His next popular work was the choral composition "Vainamoinen's Boat Ride" (April 1893). Between 1893 and 1895, Sibelius' works were frequently presented in Helsinki's concert halls. During this period, he supplemented his income by working as a music teacher at various music schools. In 1898, Sibelius was awarded a substantial annual grant. The grant was initially supposed to financially support him for a decade, but was later extended to a permanent annual grant.
In 1899, Sibelius completed his First Symphony. At about the same timer, he completed the Finnish patriotic song "Song of the Athenians". It became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Sibelius' tone poem "Finlandia" (1900) was inspired by the national struggle of the Finnish people, and was in part used to protest against Russian repression. It became one of his most popular works.
In 1900, Sibelius went on an international tour, which introduced his works to audiences in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, and Paris. He received critical praise, and gained international fame. He completed his Second Symphony in 1902, which was met with enthusiasm by the Finnish public. By that time, Sibelius' works were also regularly performed in Germany. In 1903, Sibelius composed incidental music for the play "Kuolema" (Death), written by his brother-in-law Arvid Jarnefelt. The music turned out to be more popular than the play, particularly the play's opening number, "Valse triste" (Sad Waltz).
In November 1903, Sibelius started the construction of his new home: Ainola (Aino's Place). It was named in honor of his wife Aino, and located near Lake Tuusula. Sibelius financed the house's construction with the profits from his series of concerts in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The house was completed by September 1904, when Sibelius and his family moved in. He soon befriended a number of painters and writers who lived in the area.
During the 1900s, Sibelius had a reputation of overspending on luxury foods and alcoholic drinks. In 1907, he resolved to give up drinking. His wife was ill at the time and recovering in a sanatorium, so he had to devote more time to his family and its needs. Later that year, Sibelius himself underwent an operation for suspected throat cancer. He was still in poor health for much of 1908, and he had a second operation on his throat. He was convinced that he had to quit both smoking and drinking to survive. Due to his poor health during 1908, Sibelius had to cancel his scheduled concerts in Rome, Warsaw, and Berlin.
In 1909, Sibelius had mostly recovered from his health problems, and he resumed traveling abroad. He was met with enthusiastic audiences in the United Kingdom, where his previous tours had received lukewarm responses. In 1910, he introduced his newest works to audiences in the city of Kristiania, Norway (later renamed to Oslo). In early 1911, Sibelius went on a concert tour in Sweden. Later that year, he completed his Fourth Symphony. It received mixed reviews in Finland, it was met with enthusiasm by British music lovers, and was openly ridiculed by American audiences in New York City. In 1914, Sibelius' sea music composition "The Oceanides" was met with far more enthusiasm at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, in Norfolk, Connecticut.
World War I (1914-1918) had an adverse effect on Sibelius' finances, as his royalties from abroad were interrupted. He continued working anyway. In December 1915, Sibelius completed his Fifth Symphony. He conducted its premiere on 8 December, the date of his 50th birthday. He worked for most of 1916 on a revised version of the Symphony, in part due to his own perfectionist tendencies. He was perceiving flaws even on his praised works.
During the Finnish Civil War (1918), Sibelius supported the anti-communist "Whites" but took no part in the armed conflict. His house was twice searched for weapons by the communist Red Guard, but they failed to find any weapon. Red Guard fighters escorted Sibelius and his family to Helsinki, as their commander-in-chief had guaranteed Sibelius' safety in a diplomatic agreement.
In 1919, Sibelius presented his Second Symphony at a concern in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was his first concert outside the borders of Finland since 1915. By the end of the year, he had completed his final revision of the Fifth Symphony and had started work on his Sixth Symphony. In 1920, he started struggling with a hand tremor, but still managed to complete more works, In that year, Sibelius received a donation of 63,000 marks from Finnish businesses. This allowed him to pay part of his debts from previous years,.
In the early 1920s, Sibelius entered negotiations with the American businessman and philanthropist George Eastman (1854 -1932). Eastman wanted Sibelius to accept a teaching position at the Eastman School of Music which he had founded, and was willing to pay handsomely. Sibelius eventually turned down the offer, because he was reluctant to move to New York.
In 1921, Sibelius had a series of successful concerts in England and Norway. But he was increasingly feeling fatigued. In 1922, he started using spectacles for the first time. He was having headaches when he tried to read without them. In February 1923, Sibelius completed his Sixth Symphony. His concerts of that year were met with enthusiasm in Sweden, but they were poorly received in Italy. By that time, Sibelius had started overindulging in alcoholic drinks. He seemed intoxicated during a public appearance in Gothenburg.
In early 1924, Sibelius completed his Seventh Symphony. It was received more positively in Denmark, rather than in Finland. In Denmark that year, Sibelius was honored with the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. This Danish chivalric order is typically awarded for contribution to the arts and sciences. In 1925, the Royal Danish Theatre asked Sibelius to compose incidental music for the play "The Tempest" (1610/1611) by William Shakespeare. This composition premiered in March 1926. By that time, Sibelius was struggling with "essential tremor" (a muscle disorder) and was self-medicating with alcohol.
In 1926, Sibelius entered his semi-retirement. He rarely completed new works, and mostly avoided any interviews and public appearances. He spend years working on his unfinished Eighth Symphony, before giving up. In the Summer of 1941, Sibelius and his family moved back to Ainola after an absence of several years. He spend much of the rest of his life there, rarely bothering to visit Helsinki. He received visitors there, and his various grandchildren and great-grandchildren spend their holidays at Ainola with him.
In 1955, Sibelius' 90th birthday was celebrated with special performances of his works by both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the (British) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In September 1957, Sibelius died due to a brain hemorrhage (bleeding within the skull). He was 91-years-old at the time of his death. His death was honored with a moment of silence at the United Nations General Assembly.
Sibelius was honored with a state funeral in Finland. He was buried in the garden of his residence at Ainola. His widow Aino continued living at Ainola until her own death in 1969. She was buried beside him at the garden. In 1972, Sibelius' last surviving daughters sold Ainola to the Finnish state. In 1974, Ainola was turned into a museum. Sibelius has repeatedly been memorialized in Finnish art, stamps, and currency since his death.- Actor
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Åke Lindman was a very skilled football player and played in the Finnish national team, he was offered a contract by the English Premier League team Swindon in the 60s but he turned it down and chose to become an actor.- Kyllikki Väre was born on 13 March 1912 in Vaasa, Finland. She was an actress, known for 'Herra ja ylhäisyys' (1944), Kyläraittien kuningas (1945) and Katupeilin takana (1949). She was married to Unto Salminen. She died on 2 January 1951 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Risto Salmi was born on 7 July 1941 in Metsämaa, Finland. He was an actor, known for Rare Exports (2010), Big Game (2014) and The Unknown Soldier (1985). He was married to Sirkka-Liisa Huikari and Riitta Vauhkonen. He died on 27 April 2016 in Turku, Finland.
- Olavi Reimas was born on 27 March 1914 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Tositarkoituksella (1943), Sysmäläinen (1938) and En ole kreivitär (1945). He died on 9 June 1995 in Kauniainen, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
Eino Jurkka was born on 9 February 1894 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Helmikuun manifesti (1939), Herra johtajan 'harha-askel' (1940) and Eulalia-täti (1940). He was married to Emmi Jurkka. He died on 12 February 1953 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Writer
Nils Brandt was born on 13 January 1932 in Porvoo, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Fanny and Alexander (1982), The Jonsson Gang & Dynamite Harry (1982) and Beware of the Jonsson Gang! (1981). He was married to Susanna Ringbom. He died on 5 June 1990 in Helsinki, Finland.- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Pauli Pentti was born on 2 April 1958 in Parkano, Finland. He was a producer and assistant director, known for Crime and Punishment (1983), Macbeth (1987) and Night on Earth (1991). He died on 26 February 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tauno Palo was born on 25 October 1908 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. He was an actor, known for Härmästä poikia kymmenen (1950), Rosvo Roope (1949) and The Apple Falls (1952). He was married to Kirsti Ortola and Sylvi Palo. He died on 24 May 1982 in Helsinki, Finland.- Lena von Martens was born on 15 January 1940 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seven from Thebes (1964), Una lacrima sul viso (1964) and Non son degno di te (1965). She was married to Peter von Martens. She died on 16 December 2015 in Liperi, Finland.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Jaakko Pakkasvirta was born on 28 November 1934 in Simpele, Finland. He was a director and writer, known for Jouluksi kotiin (1975), Pedon merkki (1981) and Linna (1986). He was married to Jyrkinen Teela, Titta Karakorpi, Anneli Sauli and Saara Pakkasvirta. He died on 23 March 2018 in Vantaa, Finland.- Esko Saha was born on 9 December 1917 in Pori, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kyläraittien kuningas (1945), Sisulla ja sydämellä (1947) and Suviyön salaisuus (1945). He was married to Kirsti Kaarina Vuorinen and Irma Maj-Leena Halme. He died on 13 April 1990 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Esko Nikkari was born on 23 November 1938 in Lapua, Finland. He was an actor, known for Hamlet Goes Business (1987), The Match Factory Girl (1990) and Juha (1999). He was married to Asteri Martikkala. He died on 17 December 2006 in Seinäjoki, Finland.- Senni Nieminen was born on 21 March 1905 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for The Apple Falls (1952), Här börjar äventyret (1965) and Elokuu (1956). She was married to Taito Mäkelä and Toivo Lehto. She died on 28 July 1970 in Turku, Finland.
- Helena Salonius was born on 17 March 1930 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Mä oksalla ylimmällä (1954), Oi, muistatkos... (1954) and Tytön huivi (1951). She was married to Saulo Haarla. She died on 24 September 2012 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Elis Sella was born on 25 September 1930 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Presidentti (1982), Oi nuoruus (1963) and Soittorasia (1974). He was married to Seela Sella. He died on 8 December 1992 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Kirsti Hurme was born on 22 July 1916 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for Tukkijoella (1937), Unelma karjamajalla (1940) and Vihtori ja Klaara (1939). She was married to Leo Martin and Kunto Karapää. She died on 3 August 1988 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Hannes Häyrinen was born on 25 April 1914 in Jyväskylä, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Radio tekee murron (1951), Asessorin naishuolet (1958) and Nuoruus sumussa (1946). He was married to Liisa Nevalainen. He died on 21 December 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.- Esko Vettenranta was born on 2 May 1913 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kuudes käsky (1947), Kyläraittien kuningas (1945) and Opri (1954). He was married to Aija Vilanto. He died on 20 May 1989 in Turku, Finland.
- Maija Karhi was born on 18 March 1932 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for Vaarallista vapautta (1962), Kun on tunteet (1954) and Huivi (1962). She was married to Lauri Kärävä. She died on 28 May 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Sirkka Sari was born on 1 May 1920 in Raivola, Finland. She was an actress, known for Women of Niskavuori (1938), Rikas tyttö (1939) and Sysmäläinen (1938). She died on 30 July 1939 in Aulanko, Finland.
- Make-Up Department
- Actress
Rakel Linnanheimo was born on 16 May 1908 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for The Song of the Scarlet Flower (1938), Silmät hämärässä (1952) and Vaimoke (1936). She was married to Rauli Tuomi and Kaarlo Oksanen. She died on 11 April 2004 in Helsinki, Finland.- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
Spede Pasanen was born on 10 April 1930 in Kuopio, Finland. He was a producer and writer, known for Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti (1987), Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977) and Kahdeksas veljes (1971). He was married to Pirjo Pasanen. He died on 7 September 2001 in Kirkkonummi, Finland.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Olavi Virta was born on 27 February 1915 in Sysmä, Finland. He was an actor and composer, known for Iskelmäkaruselli pyörii (1960), Hamlet Goes Business (1987) and Kuutamolla (2002). He was married to Irene Virta. He died on 14 July 1972 in Tampere, Finland.- Frank Skog was born on 10 May 1968 in Kokkola, Finland. He was an actor, known for Hollowman (2016), Wordless (2021) and The Ark of the Witch (2014). He was married to Laura Karén. He died on 4 April 2024 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Eero Roine was born on 10 February 1904 in Turku, Finland. He was an actor, known for Ihmiset suviyössä (1948), Tukkijoella (1937) and Pinsiön parooni (1962). He was married to Sylvi Annaliisa Raunio. He died on 8 June 1966 in Turku, Finland.
- Oke Tuuri was born on 4 February 1909 in Hanko, Finland. He was an actor, known for Noita (1961), Sadan miekan mies (1951) and VMV 6 (1936). He was married to Elma Helminen. He died on 28 April 1976 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Kirsti Ortola was born on 29 May 1924 in Pieksämäki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Pastori Jussilainen (1955), The Apple Falls (1952) and Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961). She was married to Tauno Palo. She died on 29 August 1993 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Saulo Haarla was born on 24 November 1930 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Tukkijoella (1951) and The Milkmaid (1953). He was married to Marjatta Kallio and Helena Salonius. He died on 4 October 1971 in Oulu, Finland.
- Mikko Nousiainen was born on 2 October 1938 in Varkaus, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kotia päin (1989), The Quiet Village (1997) and Shadow of the Eagle (2005). He was married to Pirjo-Leena Liljeqvist. He died on 26 January 2011 in Tampere, Finland.
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- Producer
Rauni Mollberg was born on 15 April 1929 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. He was a director and writer, known for The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973), Pretty Good for a Human (1977) and The Unknown Soldier (1985). He was married to Eva-Brita Mollberg. He died on 11 October 2007 in Loimaa, Finland.- Sebastian Kaatrasalo was one of the founders of the first private theatre school in Finland. He was one the teachers and is responsible for the education of many fine young actors in the Finnish theatre and around the world.
His educational methods were strict and hard, but the results were outstanding. One of his aims were to find a new and more powerful presence for the actor on stage.